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Fuel spill after tractor-trailer crash near Miami shuts down highway, firefighters say
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Matthew Ablon , as published by CBS4 Miami
· September 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred just after 8:34 a. when the tractor-trailer lost control and crashed, spilling over 120 gallons of fuel.
A tractor-trailer crash led to a fuel spill on a highway, prompting a response from firefighters. The incident occurred just after 8:34 a.m. when the tractor-trailer lost control and crashed, spilling over 120 gallons of fuel.
The Hazardous Materials Team and additional units were deployed to mitigate the spill. Absorbent materials were used to prevent further runoff. The westbound lanes were closed for several hours to allow for cleanup and safe removal of the tractor-trailer.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Further details are available from the responding fire department.
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Category: safety Published: September 5, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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